How To Fix WU231 - No purchasing info record exists for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No purchasing info record exists for material &

What causes this issue?

No purchasing info record is created for the material.

System Response

The processing step is rejected for the material in question.

How to fix this error?

Create a purchasing info record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU231 - No purchasing info record exists for material & ?

  The SAP error message WU231 indicates that there is no purchasing info record available for the specified material. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a purchase order or perform a related purchasing activity, and the system cannot find the necessary purchasing info record for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Purchasing Info Record: The most common cause is that the purchasing info record for the specified material and vendor combination does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Vendor: The material number or vendor number entered may be incorrect or not properly maintained in the system.
  Data Maintenance Issues: The purchasing info record may have been deleted or not created due to oversight during data maintenance.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The purchasing info record may exist for a different plant, and the current transaction is being executed for a plant where it does not exist.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Purchasing Info Record:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record).
  Enter the necessary details such as material number, vendor number, and other relevant information.
  Save the record to ensure it is available for future transactions.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) or ME13 (Display Purchasing Info Record) to check if an info record exists for the material and vendor.
  If it exists but is not valid for the current plant or conditions, consider updating it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Vendor:
  
  Double-check the material number and vendor number entered in the transaction to ensure they are correct.
  Ensure that the material is correctly defined in the system and is assigned to the appropriate purchasing group.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the purchasing info record is created for the correct plant. If the info record exists for a different plant, you may need to create a new one for the current plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the creation or maintenance of purchasing info records, consult with your organization's master data management team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME1M: Display Purchasing Info Records by Material
  ME1L: Display Purchasing Info Records by Vendor
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on purchasing info records and their importance in the procurement process.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify purchasing info records in the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU231 error and ensure that the necessary purchasing info records are in place for your procurement activities.